It’s been nearly 12 months since we were chosen to be part of the Co-op’s Local Community Fund initiative. How times flies!
Two Co-op stores in
Headingley and
Leeds University, as well as the Co-op Funeralcare in Headingley selected our charity to benefit from donations, made via members when they shop in-store. Despite the challenges we have all faced over the past year they have continued to support us. So far the fund has raised an incredible £1,965.05 for YBTC alone, as well as supporting other local organisations.
But the brilliantly simple, yet effective scheme is about more than raising vital funds. The membership pioneers in each store have been invaluable in raising awareness about what we do, promoting our events and volunteering opportunities, donating raffle prizes and organising their own events to help us!
It is not too late to
join as a member, and select YBTC as your chosen charity - whichever Co-op store you shop in. For more information, please
CLICK HERE.
You can also see a live total of how much has been donated on our special charity page by
clicking here.
The initiative ends in October, when we will announce the total raised. However, the great part is that charities can apply annually and we have been shortlisted to be selected again for 2021/2022, so fingers crossed!